Subject Guide

History and Philosophy

Compare History and Philosophy degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£25,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,001
Data SourceOffice for Students

MAModern History and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MPhiloStPhilosophy

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAArt History and Language Studies

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MAModern Languages (Persian and Russian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAArt History and Psychology (with Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAPhilosophy

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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MAItalian and Modern History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BACommunications and History

Nottingham Trent University
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAModern History (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAPhilosophy with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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DipHEReligion, Philosophy and Ethics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out55%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAHistory of Art/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAScottish History/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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BAPhilosophy and Politics

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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BAMilitary History

The University of Kent
PT
Satisfied74%
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAClassics/Philosophy

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Spanish) and Ancient History

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAHistory

Northeastern University - London
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out15%
Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAScottish Literature/Theology & Religious Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MAArchaeology/ Latin

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£25k*
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MHistHistory (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,001
Avg Graduate Salary£25,000
Data SourceOffice for Students